Add 27/36 and 12/14
27/36 + 12/14 is 45/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 14 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
27/36 = 27 × 7/36 × 7 = 189/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
12/14 = 12 × 18/14 × 18 = 216/252 - Add the two like fractions:
189/252 + 216/252 = 189 + 216/252 = 405/252 - 405/252 simplified gives 45/28
- So, 27/36 + 12/14 = 45/28
In mixed form: 117/28
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